NYC carriage drivers leave touching note on Tony Bennett’s Central Park bench: ‘Once around the park again’

Lady Gaga is giving Little Monsters plenty reason to smile after announcing her latest 12-concert ‘Jazz and Piano’ residency at Las Vegas’ Dolby Live at Park MGM from Aug. 31 through Oct.

Lady Gaga misses her late friend Tony Bennett — so she’s making sure to take time to celebrate his legacy.

Lady Gaga is keeping Tony Bennett on her mind on what would have been his 97th birthday.

the late music legend’s last words to him were, “Thank you.”The pop, jazz and big-band vocalist died July 21 at the age of 96 in his hometown of New York, his publicist Sylvia Weiner confirmed to The Post.Tony Bennett’s wife, Susan Benedetto, whom he wed in 2007, and Danny Bennett sat for their first joint interview since the singer’s death.“Can’t say it better than that,” Bennett told Hoda Kotb on Aug. 3’s episode of the TODAY show.The singer’s eldest child, from Tony Bennett’s 20-year marriage with ex-wife Patricia Beech, remembered his late father as a “man of the people.”“And so we experienced that as kids,” said Bennett, mentioning that he and his family “never took that for granted … It was an amazing journey.”The father-and-son duo worked together closely.

Lady Gaga has shared a heartfelt tribute to music icon and friend Tony Bennett, following news of his death.The legendary American singer died on July 21 in his hometown of New York, after a lengthy battle with Alzheimer’s disease. He was aged 96.Since sharing his debut album ‘Because Of You’ in 1952, the vocalist went on to release more than 70 albums, won 20 Grammy awards and collaborated with some of the biggest names in the music industry, including Sir Paul McCartney and Aretha Franklin.His final studio recording was titled ‘Love For Sale’, a collaborative collection with Lady Gaga which was released in 2021. The two had previously joined forces for the 2014 release ‘Cheek To Cheek’.Now, following his death earlier this month, Lady Gaga has spoken out on the loss publicly for the first time, and shared a touching tribute to the musician and “true friend”.Alongside an image of them both embracing, shared yesterday (July 30), the caption read: “I will miss my friend forever.

Lady Gaga has shared a tribute to jazz singer Tony Bennett, speaking of a “painful but beautiful” loss.The singer and actress, 37, broke her silence following the death of her “real true friend” and long-time collaborator Bennett, who died from Alzheimer's in his hometown of New York age 96 on July 21.The pair had been frequent musical collaborators, with Bennett breaking his own record as the oldest living performer with a number one album on the US Billboard 200 chart for his duet project with Gaga titled Cheek To Cheek, released when the singer was 88 years old. He had topped the charts three years earlier with Duets II, featuring stars including Gaga, Carrie Underwood and Amy Winehouse, in her last studio recording. Bennett’s final album in 2021 titled Love For Sale, featured duets with Gaga on the title track, Night And Day and other Cole Porter songs, and won him his last Grammy award.

who died last week, on what would have been his 97th birthday. “You only come across a Tony Bennett once in a lifetime,” Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer said of the longtime New Yorker on Thursday.“It didn’t matter if you were young or old or somewhere in between, it didn’t matter if you were a friend of a fan, just about everyone loved Tony — and Tony loved just about everyone.”Schumer also noted that besides being an exceptional musician and accomplished painter, Bennett was “a very good human being,” as he served in World War II and marched with Martin Luther King Jr.

Tyler Childers is bringing country to the City.The popular singer has 15 shows remaining on his ‘Send in the Hounds Tour’ including two huge gigs at New York City’s Radio City Music Hall on Aug. 2-3.He’ll be bringing along special guest Elle King for both evenings.And if you need tickets for both boot-stompin’ good times, it’s not too late.At the time of publication, our team found seats going for as low as $162 before fees on Vivid Seats.Can’t make those back-to-back nights?Childers, 32, is also slated to headline at Bethel, NY’s Catbird Music Festival at the Bethel Woods Center For The Arts on Aug.

Brett Goldstein is crossing the pond.The comedian, “Ted Lasso” star and two-time Emmy winner just added eight additional shows to his North American ‘Second Best Night Of Your Life Tour.’He’s now set to play New York City’s Beacon Theatre on Friday, Nov. 10, Saturday, Nov.

Tony Bennett’s fans are keeping his legacy alive!

Tony Bennett's fans are keeping his legacy alive!Since the announcement that the legendary musician died on Friday, at the age of 96, the «Love For Sale» singer has been celebrated in tributes across the country.In New York City, fans adorned a park bench with flowers in Central Park. The seat in his home city was where Bennett famously posed for a picture with his dog.

Tony Bennett‘s wife Susan Benedetto paid tribute to the late singer after he died Friday in New York. He was 96.

Tony Bennett's wife Susan Benedetto paid tribute to the late singer after he died Friday in New York. He was 96.Susan took to Bennett's verified Instagram account and posted a moving message to the fans, friends and colleagues «who celebrated his life and humanity and shared their love of him and his musical legacy.»She added, «And as sad as today has been for all of us we can find joy in Tony's legacy forever.» The sweet message was signed by Susan and the couple's son, Danny.

just two weeks before his 97th birthday.“The first time I ever got up to do stand up and a little tap dancing, was opening for him in Hawaii. I was so bad, and he was so nice to me.”Bennett used to sing at the Copacabana on East 60th Street, where mobster Frank Costello was a partner.“Godfather” actor Gianni Russo, who was Costello’s “personal errand boy,” recalled the first time he met Bennett at the famed nightclub in 1959. “I was 16.

Tony Bennett’s loved ones shared a message of love and joy following the singer’s death on Friday, July 21.

Tony Bennett’s death was announced today. He died at 96 year old after battling Alzheimer’s since the year 2016. He and his wife, Susan Benedetto, had a romance for the ages, spanning two decades after first meeting in the 1980s.

Hollywood is mourning the loss of Tony Bennett. The singer who successfully led a decades-long career and captivated audiences with "I Left My Heart In San Francisco," died Friday.The star was 96, just two weeks short of his birthday. Publicist Sylvia Weiner confirmed Bennett’s death to The Associated Press, saying he passed away in his hometown of New York.

death Friday at 96. Mayor Eric Adams, 62, was one of the first politicians to honor the legendary singer, taking to Twitter to write: “A working-class kid from Queens, Tony Bennett, sang our song to the world.

Tim Chan If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Variety may receive an affiliate commission. The late Tony Bennett is being remembered in a new children’s book that chronicles the singer’s inspiring path to success, and the impact he left with his seven decade-long career.

died Friday at his New York home at the age of 96, his publicist, Sylvia Weiner, confirmed to The Post.Tributes have poured in from celebrities and fans alike to commemorate the loss of the “Fly Me to the Moon” crooner.Alongside a photo of the two from 2015, Rolling Stones member Keith Richards wrote on Twitter: “May you Rest in Peace, Tony Bennett!”“Very sad to hear about Tony Bennett’s passing. Rest in Peace,” Ozzy Osbourne tweeted.